The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Plato
Also known as Plato of Athens, Athenian sage
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 17
Plato is a minor character in The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Book 1).
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Unknown (historical figure)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 17
- Books
- 1
Plato of Athens emerged as the preeminent philosopher whose intellectual authority dominated the schools of antiquity for centuries after his death. His writings on theology, politics, and metaphysics became foundational texts studied alongside Christian doctrine, with his concept of communal property influencing later philosophical discourse. Boethius would later translate his theological works, following Plato's injunction that virtuous citizens should serve the state.
Description
An elderly Greek philosopher with a dignified bearing, wearing a simple white himation draped over one shoulder. Weathered face with deep-set thoughtful eyes, receding hairline with graying hair, prominent brow and aquiline nose. Lean build, scholarly presence, holding a scroll or stylus.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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